A/N: So, welcome to my story! Thanks for checking it out, hope you enjoy. It is rated T for minor violence and romance. When you see a character's name under the chapter title, that means it's who the chapter it focused on.

And as a note to future readers- if there is anything in this story that does not work with the plot of Pokémon XYZ, then please be aware that at the time of the latest chapter's upload (chapter 41) the final episode of Pokémon XY was just released. So please be aware of that for all future chapters, as I won't be changing anything to fit the story line of that!

Also, the story is currently unfinished and in the process of editing; therefore, please disregard any errors for now.

Chapter One – Beginning

Skylar - Sylveon

It seemed just like another normal day to everyone. It didn't seem like anything special was going to happen... But that was about to change.

Ash, Bonnie, Clemont and Serena were enjoying the nice weather at their campsite.

They had recently woken up, and were getting ready for brunch. Clemont was cooking; yet still in his pyjamas. Bonnie was attempting to wake up Dedenne, whom was still tired even though it was almost lunchtime. Ash was stretching while petting Pikachu, and Serena was in her tent getting ready for the day my brushing out her short hair.

Then out of nowhere... a high-pitched scream was heard.

Clemont dropped the frying pan with eggs he was holding, and looked around. The scream obviously didn't come from Ash- he hoped he didn't scream that high. But Bonnie was fine, and so was Serena.

Clemont was the first to react: his eyes widened and he turned towards the area where it came from; a dirt path that led through the forest.

"Let's go!" he said, and ran clumsily (like he usually did) with everyone else.

They ran across the path, and Ash was about to bring out Talonflame to find the victim when they heard a loud roaring noise, and some protests from what seemed to be a Pokémon.

They all ran towards it, only to see a large Pangoro cowering over a small teenage girl curled up into a ball. A Sylveon stood protectively in front of the girl, and a Pancham was pulling on the Pangoro;s leg, trying to get it to move away.

It seemed like the Pangoro was somehow mad at the girl, and wasn't about to leave anytime soon.

The Pancham noticed the gang's arrival and turned to them. "Pan pan cham!" It said frantically, as if asking for help.

Clement responded before Ash did- and brought out Luxray. "Use Wild Charge and push it back!"

The electric type obeyed, and attacked the Pangoro- who just got even angrier.

The girl lifted her head, and looked around with wide eyes in surprise.

"Luxray, use Thunder Fang!" Clemont yelled, looking over at the girl in concern.

Ash commanded Pikachu, who was on his shoulder: "Help Luxray out with Quick Attack!"

The Pangoro pushed Pikachu away, and it flew backwards. It countered Thunder Fang, and Luxray recoiled.

The girl stood up suddenly, a frown on her face. "T-that's enough! Leave e-everyone alone!" She stammered. You could see in her pale blue eyes that she was terrified.

The Pangoro roared, and the Pancham pulled on its leg, begging it to leave everyone alone.

The others watched in awe as the girl commanded her Sylveon with a "Dazzling Gleam!" It was certainly dazzling; yet had a blinding light that could hurt your eyes.

The Fairy-type attack dealt much damage on the Dark and Fighting Pangoro, and it fled before it could take any more damage. The Pancham bowed as if to apologize, then ran away to catch up with its evolved form.

The girl turned towards them; she wore glasses and a locket necklace, along with a lavender sweater, dark blue jeans and sneakers. Her head was tilted downwards, and her face was mostly hidden by her long black hair.

Serena spoke up first. "Are you okay? How did that happen?"

"I… Well…" The girl said quietly, and softly. "My Sylveon wanted to be friends with that Pancham, a-and they started to play... B-but its mother, Pangoro was mad... I-It was afraid my Sylveon would-would hurt it. So it got mad at me… But I-I'm fine. Thank you so much for your help."

Bonnie tilted her head, wondering why this girl was so shy- and why she stuttered so much.

"What's your name?" Clemont asked, glad that was all over as he returned Luxray to its Poké Ball.

"I-I'm Skylar… Skylar Sycamore. And this is m-my partner, Sylveon."

"You mean Sycamore as in Professor Sycamore?" Bonnie asked.

"Y-yeah. He's my dad." She admitted, moving some hair out of her eyes.

The others introduced themselves, but when Skylar saw Ash's Pikachu her head lifted as she examined it. "W-wow, I've never seen a Pikachu in real life before! It looks r-really strong!"

Ash smirked. "Oh yeah, Pikachu is definitely strong! We've been around all kinds of regions. Would you like to have a battle?"

Serena looked over at Ash and smiled. This was typical of him, asking random people they just met to battle.

"U-um…" she appeared nervous all of a sudden and moved away. "I don't know…"

Ash's smiled dropped. "Why not?"

"I've never had a r-real trainer battle before..."

"We'll see about that. It's good practice, you know! You can get stronger!" Ash responded.

Skylar nodded slowly. "Okay, fine… But can we do it later...?"

Ash nodded, then the girl continued: "Y-you wouldn't mind showing me the way back t-to Lumiose City from here? I'm kind of lost."

Clemont's head tilted. "Lumiose? Why would you want to go back there? We're on Route 5."

Skylar smiled a little, but kept her face hidden behind her long hair. "I was c-chasing a new Pokémon I found when I got l-lost." She showed them a Poké Ball that she took out of her bag.

"Aww, I wanna see!" Bonnie pleaded, looking up at Skylar for permission.

"M-maybe it can battle with Ash?" She suggested, and Bonnie seemed satisfied.

"How about you stay and have lunch with us, then we'll go with you to Lumiose?" Serena, suggested, sending Skylar a warm smile.

"A-are you sure? As long as I'm n-not intruding!" She shook her hands in protest.

"It's fine, don't worry about it." Clemont said. "C'mon, our camp is this way!" Ash said, running towards it.

Skylar's Sylveon jumped onto her shoulder, and she followed.

"So, you're saying that your Sylveon doesn't like being inside its Poké Ball?" Bonnie asked, looking up at it in awe as they arrived.

Skylar nodded. "Y-yeah. When it was an Eevee it was okay with it, th-though... Until it evolved."

"Just like Pikachu!" Bonnie said, pointing at Ash's shoulder.

"W-wow, really? I haven't seen another Pokémon like that..."

Ash turned towards her, sitting down on the picnic bench. "So what kind of Pokémon Trainer hasn't had a battle yet?"

"I- um... I'm new. And I'm d-doing research." Skylar admitted, looking away. "And I-I don't talk to anyone..." she mumbled the last part, so it was barely audible.

Clemont continued cooking, however, the inventor felt the need to speak up after that statement. "What do you mean you don't talk to anyone?"

Skylar turned away, and shrugged. "I guess no one w-wants to…"

Silence followed, and no one spoke for a few moments. Serena smiled softly. "What are you researching?"

Skylar's mood seemed to improve greatly. "M-Mega Evolution, like my dad. He wants me to travel and f-find out what Pokémon can Mega Evolve, a-and its origins here in Kalos."

"Wow, that's so neat! What have you found out?" Ash asked expectantly.

"N-not much, so far." Skylar admitted. "But…" She brought out her Poké Ball. "My dad thinks this Pokémon could potentially M-Mega Evolve, once it's fully evolved i-in the first place."

Bonnie's eyes lit up. "Really? What Pokémon is it?!"

Skylar smiled. "Y-you'll see when Ash and I have our b-battle."